By installing all mechanical services outside the laboratories in a "peristitial space", maintenance and alterations can be done without disturbing lab staff.

Construction time is greatly reduced as engineering can be installed concurrently with lab fitout.

Both examples are at IHBI, QUT, Brisbane.

The Forum
University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG)

When the Vice Chancellor, Dr Gunther opened the new University of Papua New Guinea, UPNG, in 1968 he said that they were assembled in the Forum “which was a gift from the Design Architect, Brian Griffin”. Brian had researched the new UK Universities and discovered that the students wanted a large court for casual gatherings and free speech.

The forum is a covered space, the roof supported high up on the library and Union roofs. Open on two sides, there is always a cool breeze to enjoy and sheltered from the midday rain. The amphitheatre doubles for free speech and musical or drama performances on the mound.

Space Lab 'Kit-of-Parts' laboratory furniture 1980

Space Lab is still in production

Griffin Tablet: Designed for Sebel 1971

Students can use the tablet without preventing access to other seats

Intensive Care equipment column 1978

First design to provide the medical team access to the patient’s head.